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Our team enjoyed attending the ACT Business Chamber Budget Lunch

Community Options congratulates the ACT Government on the 2026–27 Budget.

We are pleased to see continued investment in our region and initiatives that support stronger communities across Canberra and the surrounding area.

Community Options Submission to Senate Inquiry on the NDIS Amendment Bill 2026

Community Options has submitted a response to the Senate Inquiry into the May 2026 National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.

Women and Newborn Community Support Program (WNCSP) Evaluation Roundtable

Following the recent Women and Newborn Community Support Program (WNCSP) stakeholder roundtable held in Canberra on 6 May 2026, Community Options has welcomed valuable feedback from referral partners and sector stakeholders as part of the program’s ongoing evaluation.

Fundraiser: Vinnies CEO Sleepout

Our CEO, Brendan Taber, is taking part of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need.

A New Chapter for Community Options: Welcoming Our New CEO

Community Options is entering an exciting new chapter, with Brendan Taber formally stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer.

Women and Newborn Community Support Program: Helping Families Thrive After Birth

The early weeks after welcoming a new baby can be joyful, but they can also be overwhelming. For many families, the transition home from hospital brings new responsibilities, physical recovery, and uncertainty about where to find help.

Left to right: Janelle Brice, Brendan Taber, Karen Kaiser, Natalie Wilkins and Kate Malon.

The people making aged care easier for older Canberrans

As Canberra's population ages, navigating the aged care system can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially for older people without family or close supports to help them.